Lexington, Virginia sales tax rate: 5.3%
Last updated Checked monthly
The sales tax rate in Lexington, Virginia is 5.3%. That’s the 5.3% state rate, with no local taxes. It’s the lowest of the 61 Virginia cities we checked, and 40 other cities pay the same.
Calculated by the 
Sales Tax APIThe same engine Zamp customers use.Lexington combined rate
5.3%
- Virginia state
- 4.3%
- Lexington CityCounty
- 1%
Lexington sales tax calculator
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- VirginiaState · 4.3%$4.30
- Lexington CityCounty · 1%$1.00
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State and county taxes add up to 5.3%.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| State of Virginia | State | 4.3% |
| Lexington City | County | 1% |
| Combined rate | 5.3% |
Rate history
- July 20235.3%
- July 20245.3%
- July 20255.3%
- July 20265.3%
- Today5.3%
No change since July 2023.
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What is the sales tax rate in Lexington, Virginia?
The combined sales tax rate in Lexington is 5.3% as of November 2, 2026. It’s made up of 4.3% Virginia state tax, 1% Lexington City.
Does the sales tax rate vary within Lexington?
Lexington has no special-district taxes, so most addresses in the city pay the same 5.3%: Virginia’s 5.3% plus 1% county tax. This rate was calculated for the centre of Lexington; the calculator prices any exact address.
Is SaaS taxable in Lexington?
No.
Do online sellers have to collect sales tax in Lexington?
Yes, if they have nexus in Virginia: more than $100,000 in Virginia sales in the previous or current calendar year, or a physical presence in the state. They register with the Virginia Department of Taxation and charge the rate at the buyer’s address.
Sources. Virginia Department of Taxation · Zamp Sales Tax API, for the centre of Lexington. Rates are checked monthly and are for information, not tax advice.
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